Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 6010 vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was revealed 3 years before the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 6010 matches up against the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 6010 against the TS3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6010 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and TS3.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.